Appeal after attempted robbery in Exeter

Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the City.

The incident occurred sometime between Midday and 12.30pm on Sunday 6th December in Pennsylvania Road, Exeter.

The victim, a young woman aged 21 years, was walking alone along Pennsylvania Road, towards Union Road, when a man walked up behind her kicked at her right ankle causing her to fall forward onto the ground on her hands and knees.

He then tried to pull the victim’s handbag from her and move her arm to release the handbag.

At the time a vehicle travelling in the direction of Union Road drove along, which disturbed him and he ran off down Pennsylvania Road.

The victim did not sustain any serious injuries following the attack but was naturally very shocked.

Police are appealing for witnesses and in particular the driver and or occupants of the vehicle to contact them on 101 quoting crime reference CR/084143/15 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org